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A person holds a small vial labeled for measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine with a blue cap, seen against a blurred background.

As Allegheny County prepares for measles cases, director warns of 21 day quarantines

by Oliver Morrison September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

The Health Department director met with school superintendents this week to plan a rapid response if measles cases arrive.

Two figures hold a heart at sunrise with the text: “A little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them. A brighter day is on the horizon. Let’s make it shine.”.

Nearly 4,000 Allegheny County students experience homelessness. A new book lets them tell their stories.

by Aakanksha Agarwal September 16, 2026September 15, 2026

Two children with backpacks walk up a path toward a brick school building, surrounded by adults and other children near the entrance.

‘It’s not going to be the same.’ Back-to-school in Pittsburgh bittersweet ahead of closures.

by Lajja Mistry September 1, 2026August 31, 2026

A child with a decorative hat and backpack stands among people; another child holds a large cone-shaped gift while smiling outdoors.

Guest commentary

What Germany’s ‘school cone’ tradition can teach us about childhood literacy

by Guest Commentary by Mary Denison August 28, 2026September 1, 2026

Skyline featuring the Cathedral of Learning and surrounding buildings under a cloudy sky, with autumn foliage visible, as concerns about Trump NIH funding cuts potentially impact Pitt research loom in the background.

Timeline: First half of 2026 brings more research cuts to Pitt

by Maddy Franklin August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

AI

Pittsburgh groups teach AI skills, including when not to use them

by Ada Perlman August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

An adult and two children wearing Pittsburgh Steelers gear sit together on a train seat, smiling and looking at each other.

PPS spent $1.4 million on special education settlements as families, advocates continue to call for services

by Lajja Mistry July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

A crowd of people stands indoors; one woman holds a yellow sign reading, "Just a gay mom 'grooming' my sons to fight against bigots!"

Monroeville library Pride Month display puts regional fight over LGBTQ+ books back in focus

by Lajja Mistry and Cilia Catello July 20, 2026July 23, 2026

Children’s drawings and descriptions of themselves are taped to beige lockers, displaying colorful artwork and handwritten notes about their strengths and interests.

State to explore consolidation of Duquesne, McKeesport schools

by Lajja Mistry July 15, 2026July 19, 2026

A group of people stand in a circle indoors, some smiling and moving as if dancing or participating in an activity, with empty chairs along the wall behind them.

Pittsburgh refugee youth camp works to weather federal funding cuts

by Maddy Franklin July 7, 2026July 6, 2026

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